THTR-017 Theatre Practicum: Costuming 3

THTR-018 Theatre Practicum: Costuming 4

For non-majors: paracurricular version of 118.

THTR-020 Theatre Practicum: Acting 1

Participation in experiential activity of acting in major Linfield College theatre production. Application of skills learned in 181 and other acting courses. Development of actor as one facet of production ensemble. THTR 020: paracurricular version of 120 and is graded S/U. 1 credit (EL)

THTR-021 Theatre Practicum: Acting 2

Participation in experiential activity of acting in major Linfield College theatre production. Second-level application of skills learned in THTR 181 and other acting courses. Development of actor as one facet of production ensemble. THTR 021: paracurricular version of the course is graded S/U. 1 credit (EL)

THTR-022 Theatre Practicum: Acting 3

Participation in experiential activity of acting in major Linfield College theatre production. Third-level application of skills learned in 181 and other acting courses. Development of actor as one facet of production ensemble. THTR 022: paracurricular version of the course is graded S/U. 1 credit (EL)

THTR-023 Theatre Practicum: Acting 4

Participation in experiential activity of acting in major Linfield College theatre production. Fourth-level application of skills learned in 181 and other acting courses. Development of actor as one facet of production ensemble. THTR 023: paracurricular version of the course is graded S/U. 1 credit (EL)

THTR-110 Theatre Practicum: Production 1

A laboratory experience in theatre production with focus on design and technical theatre. Requires participation on one or more production crews for major theatre presentations. Specific work assignments vary by semester and production. THTR 010: paracurricular version of 110 is graded S/U. 1 credit (EL)

THTR-112 Theatre Practicum: Production 2

Second-level laboratory experience in theatre production with focus on design and technical theatre. Requires participation on one or more production crews for major theatre presentations. Specific work assignments vary by semester and production. THTR 012: paracurricular version of the course and is graded S/U. 1 credit (EL)

THTR-113 Theatre Practicum: Production 3

Third-level laboratory experience in theatre production with focus on design and technical theatre. Requires participation on one or more production crews for major theatre presentations. Specific work assignments vary by semester and production. THTR 013: paracurricular version of the course and is graded S/U. 1 credit (EL)

THTR-114 Theatre Practicum: Production 4

Fourth-level laboratory experience in theatre production with focus on design and technical theatre. Requires participation on one or more production crews for major theatre presentations. Specific work assignments vary by semester and production. THTR 014: paracurricular version of the course and is graded S/U. 1 credit (EL)

THTR-115 Theatre Practicum: Costuming I

Laboratory experience in theatre production with focus on costuming and makeup for the theatre. Requires participation on one or more production crews for major theatre presentations. Specific work assignments vary by semester and production. 1 credit. (EL)

THTR-116 Theatre Practicum: Costuming 2

Second-level laboratory experience in theatre production with focus on costuming and makeup for the theatre. Requires participation on one or more production crews for major theatre presentations. Specific work assignments vary by semester and production. 1 credit. (EL)

THTR-117 Theatre Practicum: Costuming 3

Third-level laboratory experience in theatre production with focus on costuming and makeup for the theatre. Requires participation on one or more production crews for major theatre presentations. Specific work assignments vary by semester and production. (EL)

THTR-118 Theatre Practicum: Costuming 4

Fourth-level laboratory experience in theatre production with focus on costuming and makeup for the theatre. Requires participation on one or more production crews for major theatre presentations. Specific work assignments vary by semester and production. 1 credit. (EL)

THTR-120 Theatre Practicum: Acting 1

Participation in experiential activity of acting in major Linfield College theatre production. Application of skills learned in 181 and other acting courses. Development of actor as one facet of production ensemble. THTR 020: paracurricular version of 120 and is graded S/U. 1 credit (EL)

THTR-121 Theatre Practicum: Acting 2

Participation in experiential activity of acting in major Linfield College theatre production. Second-level application of skills learned in THTR 181 and other acting courses. Development of actor as one facet of production ensemble. THTR 021: paracurricular version of the course is graded S/U. 1 credit (EL)

THTR-122 Theatre Practicum: Acting 3

Participation in experiential activity of acting in major Linfield College theatre production. Third-level application of skills learned in 181 and other acting courses. Development of actor as one facet of production ensemble. THTR 022: paracurricular version of the course is graded S/U. 1 credit (EL)

THTR-123 Theatre Practicum: Acting 4

Participation in experiential activity of acting in major Linfield College theatre production. Fourth-level application of skills learned in 181 and other acting courses. Development of actor as one facet of production ensemble. THTR 023: paracurricular version of the course is graded S/U. 1 credit (EL)

THTR-162 Fundamentals of Theatre Design and Drawing

Exploration of design elements common to scenic, costume, and lighting design and the visual processes necessary for communicating these elements, including sketching, drafting, and rendering. $60 fee. Offered fall semester. 3 credits (CS)

THTR-170 Introduction To Theatre

Audience-based approach to theatre that develops observational skills and perceptions in order to enhance the student's understanding and enjoyment of theatre events. Introduction to acting, directing, dramatic structure and form, and technical theatre. $30-40 fee. 3 credits (CS)

THTR-181 Acting

Fundamentals of acting, including techniques that free the actor, basic skills needed to communicate inner truth, analysis of roles, interdependence of all people on stage. Public performance of final scenes. Appropriate for both majors and non-majors. 3 credits (CS)

THTR-185 Stagecraft

Principles and methods of stagecraft as used in theatre and other productions. Two- and three-dimensional scenery, production organization, and safety. Lecture, discussion, and laboratory work. $40 fee. Offered spring. 3 credits (CS)

THTR-210 Theatre Practicum: Production 5

Advanced laboratory experience in theatre production focusing on design and technical theatre. Participation on one or more production crews for major theatre presentations. May include crew head or assistant technical director responsibilities. Prerequisite: one 100-level theatre production practicum course. 1 credit (EL)

THTR-211 Theatre Practicum: Production 6

Second-level advanced laboratory experience in theatre production focusing on design and technical theatre. Participation on one or more prodution crews for major theatre presentations. May include crew head or assistant technical director responsibilities. Prerequisities: one 100-level theatre production practicum course and 210. 1 credit (EL)

THTR-212 Theatre Practicum: Theatre Production Staff Assistant 1

Participation as assistant director or assistant dramaturg on theatre production staff for one major theatre presentation. Application of principles from 370. Intense experiential activity that also requires research and creative contibutions appropriate to the role and in support of the director. Prerequisite: 370 and instructor's consent. 1 credit

THTR-213 Theatre Practicum: Production Staff Assistant 2

Participation as assistant scenic designer, assistant lighting designer, assistant costume designer, or assistant sound designer on theatre production staff for one major theatre presentation. Application of principles from 380,385,390 and/or 466. Intense experiential activity that also requires research and creative contributions appropriate to role and in support of designer. Prerequisites: 380,385,390 or 466 (Topics: Sound Design) as appropriate and instructor's consent. 1 credit (EL)

THTR-270 Play Reading and Analysis

A directed reading of classical and contemporary plays. Provides an introduction to dramatic literature and various approvaches to play analysis. 1 credit

THTR-281 Intermediate Acting

A second acting course to broaden and polish performance skills. Emphasis on motivation, physicalization, development of vocal instrument and use of dialects, auditioning and beginning media acting skills. Public performance required. Open to all students. Three lecture/lab sessions per week. $40 fee. Offered spring of even-numbered years. Prerequisite: 181. 3 credits (CS)

THTR-290 Stage Makeup

Makeup for stage, including materials and procedures, character interpretation, design creation and application, and creation and presentation of final electronic portfolio. Lecture, discussion, and laboratory work. $65 fee. Offered spring. 3 credits.

THTR-295 Theatre Business and Promotions

Managerial theory and practices of professional and not-for-profit theatre operations, including organizational structure, financial practices, promotions (including social media), front of house operations, box office, season selections, grant writing and institutional advancement, and legal concerns. Offered fall of odd-numbered years. 3 credits.

THTR-314 Theatre Practicum: Stage Managing 1

Participation as stage manager on theatre production staff for one major theatre presentation during semester. Application of principles from THTR 365. Intense experiential activity that also requires research and creative contributions. Prerequisites: THTR 365 and instructor's consent. 1-2 credits

THTR-315 Theatre Practicum: Stage Managing 2

Participation as stage manager on theatre production staff for one major theatre presentation during the semester. Second-level application of principles from 365. Intense experiential activity that also requires research and creative contributions. Prerequisite: THTR 365 and instructor's consent. 1-2 credits

THTR-316 Theatre Practicum: Design

Participation as scenic designer, lighting designer, costume designer, or sound designer on the theatre production staff for a major theatre production. Application of principles from TCT 380, 385 and/or 390. Intense experiential activity for the exceptional student with demonstrated talent in design. Prerequisites: 380, 385 or 390 as appropriate; 212, plus invitation of the faculty. 2-3 credits

THTR-317 Theatre Practicum: Directing

Participation as director for a major theatre presentation. Application of principles from TCT 370 and 371. Intense experiential activity for the exceptional student with demonstrated talent in directing. Prerequisites: 212, 370, 371, plus invitation of the faculty. 2-3 credits

THTR-320 Theatre Practicum: Advanced Acting

Participation as actor in a "major" role (as determined by the faculty) in a main stage presentation. Application of principles from THTR 181 and 281. Prerequisites: 181, 281, invitation of the faculty, and successful casting in a production by participating in the audition process. 2-3 credits

THTR-365 Stage Management

Theory and practice of procedures used to organize, mount, run, and strike a production, including responsibilities during rehearsals for crew assignments, scheduling, and performance operations. Requires final prompt book and digital portfolio with presentations. Offered spring even-numbered years. 3 credits.

THTR-370 Play Directing

The director's tasks in preparing, rehearsing, and mounting a show. Play analysis, casting, scheduling, blocking, business, picturization, and polishing. Three lecture/lab sessions per week. $45 fee. Prerequisite: 181; Theatre major or minor; or consent of instructor. Offered fall of odd-numbered years. 3 credits

THTR-371 Advanced Directing

Practical application of principles from 370. Examination of advanced directing theory and practice, including varied stylistic approaches and conventions. Includes public performance integrating theatrical production elements. Three lecture/lab sessions per week. $75 fee. Prerequisites: Theatre major, successful completion of 370 (course work and final project), application, and consent of theatre instructors. Offered spring of even-numbered years with sufficient student interest and departmental resources. 3 credits

THTR-390 Costume Design

Theories and techniques for the visual interpretation of the play script, including study of the principles of line, silhouette, texture. Study of relationships among historical context, characterization and costume. Lecture, discussion and laboratory work. Prerequisite: 162 or consent of instructor. Offered spring of odd-numbered years. $125 fee. 3 credits (CS)

THTR-466 Topics In Theatre Design and Technology

Advanced design and technology studio course for majors and minors. Developing specialized scenographic talents and techniques through topics such as scene painting, model-making in theatrical design, and computer technology in the theatre. May be repeated once for credit. Prerequisites: 162 and consent of instructor. Offered every 2-3 years as resources permit. $30 fee. 3 credits

THTR-470 Theatre History and Literature I

The development of Western and major non-Western theatre traditions to 1700, including sociological, philosophical, and cultural foundations of each major period: dramatic literature; physical stage and production techniques; major critical theories. $45 course fee. Prerequisite: junior or senior standing. Offered fall of even-numbered years. 4 credits (CS or VP, MWI)

THTR-473 Theatre History and Literature II

The development of Western and major non-Western theatre traditions from 1700 to the present, including sociological and cultural foundations of each major period and aesthetic movement; dramatic literature; the physical stage and production techniques. $45 course fee. Prerequisite: junior or senior standing. Offered spring of odd-numbered years. 4 credits (CS or VP, MWI)

THTR-475 American Musical Theater

History and analysis of American musical theatre as exemplified primarily by the Broadway stage. Major forms that contributed to the contemporary musical theatre, including opera, operetta, minstrels, vaudeville, and revue. Offered in the Adult Degree Program and, as resources permit, on the McMinnville campus. 3 credits

THTR-481 Topics In Theatre Performance

Advanced studio acting for majors and minors. Focus on specialized acting styles and techniques through topics such as acting Shakespeare, farce, ancient tragedy, mime, performance art, and improvisation. Three lecture/lab sessions per week. Offered every 2-3 years as resources permit. May be repeated once for credit with different content. $45 fee. Prerequisites: 181 & 281, or consent of instructor. 3 credits (CS)

THTR-489 Senior Capstone Seminar

Capstone course focusing on the holistic and collaborative practice of theatre. Includes self-assessment, preparation of portfolios, research into graduate school opportunities, internships and other career options, development of an article of "publishable" quality tailored to the particular interests of the student, public demonstration of skills through formal oral presentation of written research article. Prerequisite: senior standing. Offered fall. 3 credits (WI)

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